Serif Normal Rylih 2 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary, quotations, classic, bookish, formal, refined, text italic, readability, emphasis, classic tone, editorial utility, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, lively, compact.
A sturdy italic serif with bracketed wedges and softly modulated strokes that stay clearly legible at text sizes. The letterforms show a pronounced forward slant and a slightly compact, upright footprint, with rounded joins and tapered terminals that feel drawn rather than mechanical. Uppercase forms are robust and classical, while the lowercase has a traditional, oldstyle rhythm with open counters and energetic diagonals; figures follow the same italicized, text-oriented tone.
Well suited to book and magazine typography where an assertive italic is needed for emphasis, quotes, or secondary hierarchy. It also works for formal editorial headlines and subheads when a traditional, serif-led voice is desired.
The overall tone is traditional and bookish, with a confident, formal presence suited to serious reading and editorial voice. Its italic energy adds motion and emphasis without turning decorative, giving it a refined, literary character.
The design appears intended as a conventional text serif italic that balances classical proportions with a darker, more emphatic color. It aims to provide a dependable, readable italic with enough calligraphic character to feel lively in running text.
Spacing appears even and stable for continuous text, while the italic angle and wedge serifs create a strong horizontal flow. The design reads darker than many text italics, making it effective for emphasis and short bursts of copy as well as longer passages.